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Right Now (Na Na Na)

Akon

KeyG♯ minor
Tempo136 BPM
Duration4:00

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Right Now (Na Na Na) by Akon in?

This transcription starts in G♯ minor.

What tempo is Right Now (Na Na Na)?

The estimated tempo is 136 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in Right Now (Na Na Na)?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G♯m → F♯ → E → G♯m (17 occurrences); F♯ → E → G♯m → F♯ (17 occurrences); E → G♯m → F♯ → G♯m (8 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Right Now (Na Na Na)?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VII → VI → i in G♯ minor; VII → VI → i → VII in G♯ minor; VI → i → VII → i in G♯ minor. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

Does Right Now (Na Na Na) use a well-known chord progression?

No familiar pattern jumped out this time. Try the progressions above and listen for how each chord leads into the next.

What time signature is Right Now (Na Na Na) in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Right Now (Na Na Na) structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:15) → chorus (0:43) → verse (1:11) → chorus (1:39) → verse (2:06) → chorus (2:34) → bridge (3:02) → chorus (3:30).

How long is this version of Right Now (Na Na Na)?

The transcribed version lasts 4:00. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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